Antique painting on copper-SAN CARLO BORROMEO -Italian school 17th century

Antique painting on copper ,of Italian manufacture from the 17th century-. The painting depicts St. Charles Borromeo shown praying with a crucifix and a skull as symbols of mortality and penance. The presence of these objects (crucifix and skull) is common in religious iconography to symbolize the contemplation of Christ's death and passion. Iconography: Key elements include a crucifix in the upper left corner and a skull on a flat surface in the lower left corner, next to an open book. A halo (or nimbus) around the saint's head indicates his holiness. Style: The painting,of 17th-century Italian scope, shows the saint in a pose of devotion and meditation. mis.19 cm x 14 cm